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Tips for dealing with wind damage
WOOSH! CRACK! THUD! Now that the wind has ripped a massive branch off that beautiful old oak in your front yard and dropped it carelessly on your house — or car — there's more than clean-up to consider.
Insurance is a must in case of damage from wind, fire damage and a multitude of life's other curveballs. But just having it, according to experts, isn't enough. Prevention and safety are also key.
When damage does occur, don't just call your insurance agent.
"If there are downed power lines or anything like that, then people will need to get in touch with utility companies," said David B. DeJong of DeJong Insurance in Lodi. He also stated that other proper agencies will need to be contacted if there are dangers such as fire.
After the damage is discovered, home and car owners will want to contact their insurance company, which will then send an adjuster to assess the amount of damage and process your claim.
Prevention and preparedness is also encouraged by companies such as California State Automobile Association. Simple steps can help get a claim filed quicker:
Finally, experts recommend keeping all your insurance information in one easily accessed place in case you need it at a moment's notice.

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